A multi-scale, multivariate habitat selection model demonstrates high potential for the reintroduction of the clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa to Taiwan
| Autor: | Yifeng Wang, Żaneta Kaszta, Samuel A Cushman, Po-Jen Chiang, David W Macdonald, Andrew J Hearn |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
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| Zdroj: | Oryx, Pp 1-4 |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 00306053 0030-6053 1365-3008 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S0030605324000802 |
| Popis: | Hunting, habitat loss and fragmentation have caused a rapid decline in the distribution and abundance of the clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa across its range, and in several areas, including Taiwan, the species is now extirpated. Taiwan, a former stronghold for the species, is a candidate for its reintroduction, based on increasing prey abundance and high forest coverage. Such future reintroduction efforts, however, are hampered by a lack of analysis of potential clouded leopard habitat on the island. To address this, we explore habitat suitability for the species in Taiwan. We used a multi-scale, multivariate habitat selection model based on clouded leopard presence–absence data from extensive camera-trap surveys across its current range to predict suitable habitat in Taiwan. Our findings indicate that 38% of Taiwanese territory is potentially suitable habitat for the clouded leopard, of which 46% is under protection. This demonstrates the high potential of Taiwan's habitat for clouded leopard reintroduction. |
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